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Old 05-18-2012 | 06:17 AM
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have always used solid hub type prop on boat (merc 502 magnum)looking to upgrade to mirage plus prop,and i located a flo-torque hub prop at a very good price.will i have any issues?,any differences?
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Old 05-18-2012 | 06:40 AM
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If your motor is stock, the flo-torque should be fine, may even save your propshaft by breaking the hub rather than the shaft if ya ever hit anything.
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Old post but similar question. I just bought a 25P M+ with the Flo-Torq hub, and box says Bravo up to 400hp. I have a 502 Mag MPI in an Baja 232, 415hp. I didn't think much of it when I ordered the prop, as I had run Flo-Torq on my previous boats, with less HP.

I like the idea of the Flo-Torq saving from an impact, but is there an issue with running it in the slightly higher HP then recommended?
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my original post,never had any issues with the prop/hub




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Old post but similar question. I just bought a 25P M+ with the Flo-Torq hub, and box says Bravo up to 400hp. I have a 502 Mag MPI in an Baja 232, 415hp. I didn't think much of it when I ordered the prop, as I had run Flo-Torq on my previous boats, with less HP.

I like the idea of the Flo-Torq saving from an impact, but is there an issue with running it in the slightly higher HP then recommended?
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Old 04-05-2017 | 11:32 AM
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You'll be fine as long as your engine stays stock or very close to it.
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Keep a spare insert in the boat. Eventually you will crack the delrin with your HP.

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Old 04-13-2017 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks, great tip. Just realized my old prop on there was a flo-torq as well. Hub is still with boat in storage, but I am going to guess the delrin is likely worn/cracked now that you brought that up.
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You can always make your plastic FloTorq a solid hub with the SS insert.

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